What Happens After Rock Bottom? Inner Child Work & Honest Recovery | David Deane Haskell

In this raw and honest conversation, author David Deane Haskell joins me to talk about what happens after you survive rock bottom. We dive into trauma, inner child work, shame attacks, codependency, and why recovery isn’t a straight line or a highlight reel.

David shares how he learned to stop performing healing and started doing the real, messy work — including a powerful technique for connecting with your inner child that many people find life-changing.

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of toxic positivity and wants to hear what recovery actually looks like when you stop trying to make it look inspiring.

David’s Book – Wounded Angels

- Kindle: https://mybook.to/woundedangels

- Paperback: https://mybook.to/woundedangelspaperback

- Website: https://daviddeanehaskell.com

If you’re struggling right now:

You are not alone.

- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988

- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

- International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/

- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) → https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

- Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/

- Al-Anon (for families & loved ones): https://al-anon.org/

Connect with Will:

- Sober Mentoring (limited spots): https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30min

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcast

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willgordonsober

- Buy Me a Coffee (supports the show): https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast

Thank you for being here. If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Take care of yourself.

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